Very much like a concept car, form does not necessarily mean function.
I really wanted to love this toy. It has a great design and is very well made. Unfortunately, at least for me, is doesn't really perform as expect. Quite a shame.Published: February 27, 2011
Pros:
Well-made. Innovative design.
Cons:
Performs poorly.
I had such high hopes for the Cobra Libre. The first time I saw it I immediately wanted this toy. It looks amazing and it seems like such a great idea. Unfortunately some good ideas are just that, good ideas. Sometime things just don't translate from the drawing board to the finished product.
Before I go any further down this path, let me say a few things. I love Fun Factory. They make great products. Our Bimini Ocean remains one of Mrs. Peg's favorite vibes. And the Click ‘n' Charge system is a cool, innovative and elegant solution to plug-in chargers.
The Cobra Libre is extremely well-made. You immediately get a sense of that just by picking it up. It's hefty, solid and there are no loose or rattling parts. It is made from dual-toned high quality plastic which is fused to a soft and flexible silicone tunnel. There are two vibrating motors inside which are controlled by three touch sensitive buttons on top of the Cobra Libre. It is charged via the Click ‘n' Charge system which magnetically attaches to the logo's metal contacts. It is completely waterproof for cleaning, but not for play as submersion will mess with the functioning of the button controllers. There is really nothing wrong with the form of this toy. It is the function that I have problems with.
My first issue with this toy is that the Cobra Libre touts itself as a hands free toy. I wasn't able to figure out anyway to make this toy hands free except handing it over to Mrs. Peg. Along those lines, while holding the Cobra Libre in the most natural gripping position, I also found that I had a tendency to inadvertently touch the buttons which would change the settings. This is was not only distracting but also meant I had to go messing around with the buttons to find the best setting again.
My second problem with the Cobra Libre is the vibrations are in the wrong place. Instead of being transmitted inside the tunnel, they seemed to be more easily felt on the outside of the casing. I was hoping to feel them on the tip of my penis and along my frenulum. As it turns out, the vibrations were more defuse than I would have liked. The vibrations are quiet and moderately strong. While I am fully capable of getting off with vibrations alone, they need to be very strong (like Hitachi Magic Wand kind of strong). The Cobra Libre was nowhere near strong enough.
My third issue with the Cobra Libre is that the mouth of the tunnel has the downward turning lip. I found this to be rather uncomfortable during use. Even lube, this dragged against the shaft of my penis in an unpleasant way. I don't know if this has to do with the size or shape of my penis or if other men will have this same issue. For me, this really turned me off on this toy.
The tunnel of the Cobra Libre is about three inches long. You can thrust in it, but for me they are were really shallow and not particularly satisfying. Because the vibrations weren't very strong, I needed to finish with my hand. In all, I'd rather use something else that I know will get me off than play around with the frustrations caused by using the Cobra Libre. The best thing about this toy is, quite frankly, Eden Fantasys's liberal return policy.
Before I go any further down this path, let me say a few things. I love Fun Factory. They make great products. Our Bimini Ocean remains one of Mrs. Peg's favorite vibes. And the Click ‘n' Charge system is a cool, innovative and elegant solution to plug-in chargers.
The Cobra Libre is extremely well-made. You immediately get a sense of that just by picking it up. It's hefty, solid and there are no loose or rattling parts. It is made from dual-toned high quality plastic which is fused to a soft and flexible silicone tunnel. There are two vibrating motors inside which are controlled by three touch sensitive buttons on top of the Cobra Libre. It is charged via the Click ‘n' Charge system which magnetically attaches to the logo's metal contacts. It is completely waterproof for cleaning, but not for play as submersion will mess with the functioning of the button controllers. There is really nothing wrong with the form of this toy. It is the function that I have problems with.
My first issue with this toy is that the Cobra Libre touts itself as a hands free toy. I wasn't able to figure out anyway to make this toy hands free except handing it over to Mrs. Peg. Along those lines, while holding the Cobra Libre in the most natural gripping position, I also found that I had a tendency to inadvertently touch the buttons which would change the settings. This is was not only distracting but also meant I had to go messing around with the buttons to find the best setting again.
My second problem with the Cobra Libre is the vibrations are in the wrong place. Instead of being transmitted inside the tunnel, they seemed to be more easily felt on the outside of the casing. I was hoping to feel them on the tip of my penis and along my frenulum. As it turns out, the vibrations were more defuse than I would have liked. The vibrations are quiet and moderately strong. While I am fully capable of getting off with vibrations alone, they need to be very strong (like Hitachi Magic Wand kind of strong). The Cobra Libre was nowhere near strong enough.
My third issue with the Cobra Libre is that the mouth of the tunnel has the downward turning lip. I found this to be rather uncomfortable during use. Even lube, this dragged against the shaft of my penis in an unpleasant way. I don't know if this has to do with the size or shape of my penis or if other men will have this same issue. For me, this really turned me off on this toy.
The tunnel of the Cobra Libre is about three inches long. You can thrust in it, but for me they are were really shallow and not particularly satisfying. Because the vibrations weren't very strong, I needed to finish with my hand. In all, I'd rather use something else that I know will get me off than play around with the frustrations caused by using the Cobra Libre. The best thing about this toy is, quite frankly, Eden Fantasys's liberal return policy.
Follow-up commentary
5 months after original review
I am still very disappointed that this was such a failure for us. However, I am very happy with how easy it was to return and how quickly EdenFantasys processed my exchange.
This product was provided at a discounted price in exchange for an unbiased review. This review is in compliance with the
FTC guidelines.
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Is it as good As others?
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I have been getting some major mixed signals about this toy, I want to get something fun for my guy but I'm not sure. Would this be a good option or should i go for a more classic one like a tenga?
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I personally love the Cobra Libre, and of all of the masturbators that I have, it's probably my favorite. If you're having any doubts about getting it, don't! You won't regret it! ;)
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It is so personal I would try to get a good feel of his opinion on something like this vs a traditional style.
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Cobra Libre After 1st Full Charge and Drain, Full Charge for 2nd Use?
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I fully charged my cobra libre before the first use. Now it is completely drained. Do I fully charge it again for 2nd use or can I charge a little and then use it? Would it be ok for the battery?
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If it's drained entirely, I would charge it again fully before using it again.
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Quote: I fully charged my cobra libre before the first use. Now it is completely drained. Do I fully charge it again for 2nd use or can I charge a little and then use it? Would it be ok for the battery?It is best to completely charge the battery and use it down to dead like you would a laptop battery.
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Price tag?
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I really wonder if this thing is worth the money?
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Quote: I really wonder if this thing is worth the money?I don't believe it is. It is made REALLY well and is high quality, but it doesn't get used enough to justify the price tag for us.
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I personally think that it is. You can check out my review on it if you'd like!
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Cobra Libre Charging Question
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So I just got mine. The instruction manual says that when charging the charger pulses red. Mine only did that for a couple minutes. Does that mean it is fully charged? Also the cobra libre device is still pulsing white.
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Quote: So I just got mine. The instruction manual says that when charging the charger pulses red. Mine only did that for a couple minutes. Does that mean it is fully charged? Also the cobra libre device is still pulsing white.If I remember correctly, the light disappears when it is fully charged. However, be sure that the magnetic charger is fully in contact with the toy. It becomes dislodged easily. Unfortunately, Fun Factory didn't design the position of the charger very well. The location of the cord combined with the port being so low causes the plug to displace easily. I have to prop the rear of the toy up so that the charger stays in proper position.
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Quote: If I remember correctly, the light disappears when it is fully charged. However, be sure that the magnetic charger is fully in contact with the toy. It becomes dislodged easily. Unfortunately, Fun Factory didn't design the position of the charger very well. The location of the cord combined with the port being so low causes the plug to displace easily. I have to prop the rear of the toy up so that the charger stays in proper position.thanks for replying.
on my instructions it says it (charger) pulses when it is charging and when it is done it glows steadily red.
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When will it come back in stock
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I want to get it on sale. Any1 no?
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Quote: I want to get it on sale. Any1 no?"know", and no. But you could opwn a support ticket, I'm sure.
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It will probably not be back in stock by the time the sale is through. :(
That's just the way it works around here sometimes. Usually if something goes on sale that I've had my eye on, I grab it fast because things tend to sell out during sale times.
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hmm
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Anyone use this that gets skin irritation easy? If so any side effects of that from this?
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Quote: Anyone use this that gets skin irritation easy? If so any side effects of that from this?I use mine frequently & have had irritation issues, but assumed it was from abusing it vs. using it. My usage is atypical though, so my experiences are hard to compare w/ others.
I tried wearing a condom w/ it, which seems to have solved the irritation issue.
Irritation or not, the Cobra Libre is still one of my top 3 - the 3 items i keep at my desk, instead of my bottom drawer. -
I agree with the reviewer; it didn't do the job for me either. I had high hopes for this kind of stimulation, but this product didn't deliver. It's not long enough for me, and not snug in the way I'd hoped. I felt more vibration in my hand, holding it, than I did inside it. If it was adjustable somehow for size it should be able to deliver vibrations right where you want them.
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Cobra Libre – masturbator
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Ok, now being that I am a woman and I love my sex toys, I think that my man should have his own sex toys to use when I am gone or really just whenever he wants.
We also use our toys during mutual play. However, with this one, I don't think I'd be getting anything but hands and face afterwards from him, but that would be ok, LOL.
Truly this looks amazing, and I'm definitely going to buy it for my man.
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Quote: Ok, now being that I am a woman and I love my sex toys, I think that my man should have his own sex toys to use when I am gone or really just whenever he wants.he'll probably like it! Hubby likes it even though it doesn't finish the job for him.
We also use our toys during mutual play. However, with this one, I don't think I'd be getting anything but hands and face afterwards from him, but that would be ok, LOL.
Truly this looks amazing, and I'm definitely going to buy it for my man.
~SiNSaNiTy~
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Cobra Libre
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Has anyone actually tried it, and or is it as effective as say a fleshlight. I didn;t believe the hype of the fleshlight, but i know what people were speaking of now.
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Quote: Has anyone actually tried it, and or is it as effective as say a fleshlight. I didn;t believe the hype of the fleshlight, but i know what people were speaking of now.Yes i have tried it, but no it is NOTHING lie a fleshlight. You don't thrust in this at all.
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Yeah i saw the little video saying it was self sustained stimulation. Still all in all no to sure, should just give it a whirl and then make a post on its performence..
Thanks lauren for the reply!
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Thank you. You have good reviews, all the detail and clear.
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Such a shame you did not like this, sorry. Great review though
nice review!
thanks for the info about lip causing causing irritation
thanks for the info about lip causing causing irritation
thanks for the info about lip causing causing irritation
Good to know!
Very good to know!
Thanks
Sorry to hear it didn't work out for you
Thanks for reviewing. I'm rather skeptical about no hands masturbators in general. Sorry to hear the toy didn't do it for you.
I agree that it does look very nice though!
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Fantastic review!
Fantastic review!